by Great Joy Studio | Apr 6, 2010 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
Quite the switches to be thinking of witches when everyone is focused on Spring, eh? However, that’s just what we will be doing for the next few days while conjuring up some fun projects for an upcoming feature. (More details to come)
I had my first look at the final product when my “Hairraising Halloween” fabric arrived last week. This group of art was the most fun to create since I remember drawing Jack-o-lanterns like we all did as kids.
The fabric line is reminiscent of vintage Halloween decorations and has a classic retro feel.
The colors came out great, the images crisp and an all around great job and offering from Quilting Treasures.
In stores this summer, 2010
Embroidery designs also available as “All Hallows Eve,” through Amazing Designs
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 12, 2010 | Studio
A few posts ago I shared some pictures of an inspiring spot in my work space. Today, surprisingly, I’m revealing the not so pretty side of a notoriously “messy artist.” The longer an art commission takes for me to complete, the messier the “joy” studio gets. So, following jobs back to back for months indicates, it might be a good time to get things in order. Here’s only part of the challenge.
Yes, this is the good side of the space; oh yeah the sixty’s music last Saturday was suppose to put me in the mood to clean up but only made another mess, reminiscing over the 45s,
the big bad wall; magazines are my downfall,
and the really ugly work tables. Can anyone relate, anyone?
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 11, 2010 | Art News, Personal Touch
Still trying to switch over to tea from my usual afternoon pot of coffee, in hopes of a better nights sleep. Not sure it’s working; 3:00am, again.
This cream & sugar bowl belonging to my husband’s grandmother and my friends enamelware tea pot were the perfect candidates for one of my earlier greeting card images. The original art is in full color and this result was my third attempt following two others that I was not satisfied with. I like the shape of this pot.
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 9, 2010 | Art News
I am so focused on the finish of an ongoing project that has been a most challenging one. I’m not at liberty to share details yet which is difficult. Finishing feels good and I’m so close yet, so far away.
focused frog from "Woodsy Wonders" fabric
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 6, 2010 | Studio
My mom managed a much more organized house and schedule than I have ever been able to maintain. Every Saturday my sister and I knew that the morning was set aside for cleaning, usually to the tune of KXOK on the radio. This morning I’m playing the “Sixties” station on satellite radio hoping it will put me in the mood for the ongoing effort of the studio clean up.
Future Craft Project?
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 3, 2010 | Art News, Personal Touch, Spiritual
When there is absolutely not enough time to get everything done, then I need to take time, to sit down with a “good book.” The front porch is my favorite place, to slow things down and do exactly that.
Where I Want To Be
Clock Art - New Spring line, sneak peek!
